Phoenixville, PA – The University of Valley Forge Softball team hosted the Giants of Keystone College for a conference double-header on Saturday afternoon. Valley Forge dropped both games with a 2-12 final score.

GAME ONE: 12-2 KEYSTONE
After two full scoreless innings, Keystone opened the flood gates with 7 runs on just 4 hits in the third. Valley Forge put a mark on the board in the bottom half powered by an earned walk from Destynie Blythers. Blythers stole second to find scoring position, and advanced to third of a fielder's choice. Laura Medio stepped up to the plate to tally a hard hit single to second. Jazmin Gruda swapped spots with Medio for a pinch-runner and stole second on the next pitch. Blythers was able to cross home on the throw to second.

Up 7-1, the Giants extended their lead by scoring 5 runs on 7 hits in the top of the fourth. Hoping to rally, the Patriots answered with just 1 run on Keystone error for a 12-2 final.

Jordyn Clarke and Blythers claimed the two hits.  

GAME TWO: 12-2 KEYSTONE
Keystone struck first, scoring 3 runs on 4 hits in the first inning. However, Valley Forge cut the Giants' lead to one after they scored 2 runs on 1 hit and 2 Keystone errors in the bottom half of the second.

Only leading by 1 run, the Giants added 2 additional runs in the third on 4 hits. Valley Forge committed two fielding errors in the fourth to allow Keystone to collect 1 run on 0 hits. The Giants added to their lead with 6 runs on just 3 hits and 3 Patriot errors. Unfortunately, the Patriots were unable to respond, forcing a 12-2 final score.

Jordyn Clarke and Abigail Foor earned the two hits in the second frame.

Valley Forge will be back in action on Thursday, April 22^nd as they travel to Bryn Mawr, PA to take on the Ravens of Rosemont College. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., with the second game to follow.